PALMERSTON – Four chambers of commerce co-hosted a Perth-Wellington “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre ahead of the April 28 federal election.
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Subdivision with 10 townhouses planned beside Mount Forest sportsplex
KENILWORTH – The township of Wellington North has rezoned a Mount Forest lot owned by Aitken Custom Framing in preparation for the construction of 10 townhouses in two five-unit blocks.
Breast cancer support group helps members navigate difficult journey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Whether newly diagnosed with breast cancer, in the middle of the journey or in remission, you may find relief at the Guelph Wellington Breast Cancer Support Group, a place with zero judgement and heaps of knowledge.
GOST bus to continue serving Arthur, Mount Forest until at least March 2026
KENILWORTH – A bus will continue to travel between Guelph and Owen Sound twice daily, seven days a week, making stops in Arthur, Mount Forest, Fergus and Elora.
School board seeks public input on policies for human rights, environmental sustainability
GUELPH – Policies about human rights and environmental sustainability have been released for public feedback by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Lourdes show choir team crowned national champions
GUELPH – The stage lights shined a little brighter on April 5, as the Our Lady of Lourdes Show Choir Team competed at the Show Choir Canada Competition in Mississauga, ultimately taking the crown as 2025 national champions.
Guelph/Eramosa council awards $1.5-million tender for 7th Line bridges
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a contract for two bridge replacements on the 7th Line to South Shore Contracting at a cost of $1,549,312 – excluding HST.
Public health issues measles exposure advisory for Fergus FreshCo
FERGUS – Public health officials say people at the store, located at 875 St. David St. N. (Highway 6), on April 4 between 7:30 and 10:15pm "may have been exposed."
Firefighters in Wellington North, Minto, Mapleton to be paid equally
MINTO – Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton firefighters may be getting a pay raise in the near future.
Guelph flies flag for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
GUELPH – Officials focused on the positive things going on in Guelph and Wellington County at a flag raising event outside Guelph City Hall on April 10.
Marden Park volleyball courts moving ahead
Marden Park volleyball courts moving ahead
Mount Forest Legion renovated with $92,600 Trillium grant
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 is open to the public again following completion of building upgrades, thanks to a capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Centre Wellington council votes to start over with short-term rental bylaw
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has voted to “get naked” with a proposed short-term rental bylaw, meaning it will strip it down and start over to build a better framework to regulate the industry.
Measles on the rise in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of measles cases in the region is climbing, part of a concerning trend that’s happening across the province.
Study to help shed light on colitis in horses
GUELPH – Not enough is known about an all-too-common veterinary emergency: colitis. There are no clearly defined criteria to categorize acute colitis.